Malagasy proverbs

Tsihy be lambanana ny ambanilantra
All who live under the sky are woven together like one big mat.

Vezo nenga-daka, tsy misy raha vitany
A Vezo without a boat cannot exist.

Tsy midera vady tsy herintaona
Don't praise your wife before a year.

"Tsy misy mandronono, tsy misy prix"
If the stone is not milky, its owner will generally not obtain the best price from it. - A Malagasy proverb known by everyone in Ilakaka.

Tondro tokana tsy mahazo hao
You can't catch a louse with one finger.

Ny alina mitondra fisainana
The night brings wisdom.